Some have speculated before that John Boehner likes to wear green ties in the summer because it complements the questionably orange tan the House Speaker perennially prefers. But this week — both in a press conference that preceded his speech, and a televised speech that directly followed President Obama's — this pair of ties doesn't suggest seasonally-appropriate style. We're debating the debt ceiling, and the money in every pocket in America, and neckwear this shade cannot avoid it's blatant symbolism. Especially from a politician who's been seen crying when tears are most beneficial to his political career. If anyone plays the game, it's Boehner.

But with ties so obvious (no matter if he prefers them on less pivotal days), he's pushing too hard. He looks like a game-show host — raise that debt ceiling! — or the grown-up version of Richie Rich, clearly sun-touched even if he doesn't have time for the beach. Hell, the last time we saw a tie this green, it was on a leprechaun: The only thing missing on Boehner's versions are small, embroidered dollar signs. Some may argue that these colors suggest optimism, as green has historically, but that's hard to defend. It's not like anyone actually enjoys increasing American debt.